Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the United States of America defines Imminent Hazard as: “the existence of a condition that presents a substantial likelihood that death, serious illness, severe personal injury, or a substantial endangerment to health, property, or the environment may occur before the reasonably foreseeable completion date of a formal proceeding begun to lessen the risk […]
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Our crew stumbled on this ‘disaster-waiting-to-happen’ on the Ojota ‘Odoalaro’ bridge linking Maryland, Lagos at about 1pm today! We broadcasted this live as it was happening on our facebook page. In one of the shots, the truck almost crashed into an A. A. Rano 60,000litres capacity tanker! Every effort made by us to force the driver and motorboy to a […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has expressed displeasure to the poor response of fleet operators to the Road Transport Safety Standardisation Scheme. But the corps says it will forge ahead with its enforcement of safety standard among motorists, especially commercial drivers.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced that it will begin the enforcement of minimum standards for petroleum tankers and trucks as from September 1, 2015. It said after the deadline, all fuel tankers found not to have met the minimum safety standards would be prevented from loading petroleum products at depots.
Continue reading »The Federal Road Safety Corps has said it will henceforth prosecute drivers and owners of falling trucks as part of measures to curb frequent road accidents caused by articulated vehicles. The Corp Marshal, FRSC, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, had on Sunday arrested a truck driver in the Oluyole area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for towing an improperly latched truck and ordered […]
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Obviously, some truck drivers are still not fully conscious of the enormous threat facing the haulage and logistics industry in the face of the unending spate of extremely fatal accidents involving truck/trailers/tankers in recent times.
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Disaster was averted on Monday night at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos as passengers aboard Emirates flight to Dubai escaped a ground crash after their aircraft collided with a stationary plane belonging to Hak Air. It was learnt that the Boeing 777-200R aircraft with over 300 passengers collided with another Boeing 737-400 while taxiing for take-off and this led to […]
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With many Bills on the development of transportation in Nigeria submitted to the National Assembly by the federal government during the last dispensation, experts and stakeholders continue to cry out for a national transport policy. Transportation in Nigeria is one of the many sectors that have not seen the needed development, advancement and growth. In fact, as a sector capable […]
Continue reading »CLICK TO READ: HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE Communication: Communication related to the program, as well as the safety policy is also crucial — it can make the difference between a successful initiative and one that languishes. Drivers, as has been previously noted, know how to drive. But, when distracted by the pressures of doing […]
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There are certain responsibilities that make up a fleet manager’s mission: choosing the right vehicles for the job, equipping them properly, building and enforcing a formal fleet policy, and ensuring a fleet’s vehicles are properly maintained and dependable. But, none of these is more important than safety — providing an environment where safe driving is paramount, along with a policy […]
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Truck driving in the rain is more dangerous than swimming in shark-infested waters. Joking aside, being caught in a rainstorm is serious business and should be handled in a professional, levelheaded manner. The truth is, thousands of truckers die every year all over the world and vehicle collisions are one of the top five reasons. Keep on reading to stay […]
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Driving in the rain can be a scary thing, and in the night, it is even worse. It is difficult to see out of the window, and the other car’s lights seem to make it worse. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting into an accident when it is raining.
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